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OE08 LCJ

2008 Mercedes-benz G-class

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,781 mi
Last recorded69,781 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz G-class61,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 LCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 69,781 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 67,145 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 67,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 65,684 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 65,684 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 54,127 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz G-class?

Based on 15,659 MOT tests across 2,254 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
4,296
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 111
Brake pipe excessively corroded 76
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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OE08 LCJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz G-class in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 61,589 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz G-class fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OE08 LCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz G-class typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OE08 LCJ registered?

OE08 LCJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is OE08 LCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE08 LCJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OE08 LCJ have outstanding finance?

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